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LINS, LUI's International Service
specializes in development issues and education for the developing
world as their main professional fields, providing consultancy, research
and advisory services.
The professionals of LINS are based in the Department of
International Studies, Faculty
of Education and International Studies (LUI), Oslo University College (OUC), doing teaching
and research complementary to their consultancy work. LINS also includes
consultants from other faculties at OUC depending on the expertise
needed. Further, LINS has experienced external consultants attached
to their organization and is also connected to an extensive network
of professionals in the field of development and international education.
LINS was established in June 1997 and has over the years completed
some 350 assignments in more than 30 countries. Initially LINS was
funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, Norad,
supporting OUC's partnership with DECO,
a consultancy firm associated with the Nordic
Consulting Group. This partnership lasted until 2007. LINS is
now independent of any funding or partnership.
Core services:
Studies and Analyses
Appraisals
Reviews
Assessments
Planning and Implementation Support
Monitoring and evaluation
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